Kaleb Is Instructing a Patient on How to Care for the Cast

question 48

Multiple Choice

Kaleb is instructing a patient on how to care for the cast on her right arm. When he asks the patient if she has any questions, she says, "I work at an aquarium. I can avoid submerging the cast in water, but I cannot avoid water splashes entirely. Will there be any bad effects if I keep the entire cast covered with plastic all day, every day?" Kaleb does not know the answer, so he asks her to wait while he finds out the answer. She tells him not to bother, but he insists on finding the answer for her. Kaleb's behavior shows ____.

• A) dependability
• B) organizational skills
• C) teamwork
• D) critical-thinking skills
• E) a good work ethic

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

An accounting method that allocates the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Collateral

Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or other credit, and subject to seizure by the lender if the loan is unpaid.

Bondholder

An investor or owner of bonds issued by a corporation or government entity, entitled to receive interest payments and the return of principal.

Debt-service Requirements

This term refers to the amount of money needed to cover the repayment of interest and principal on a debt for a specific period.